Connected Devices - Project Manager

IQVIA; Roma; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

IQVIA in Rome is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead medium to large Connected Devices projects across clinical trial phases. You will ensure projects meet sponsor expectations, stay on budget, and align with policies.

You will coordinate cross-functional teams and report progress to stakeholders, driving risk management and quality adherence. The role emphasizes leadership, client communication, and strong organizational skills to deliver on time and within scope.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree Life science or health care related discipline.
• 5 years related experience as project manager in connected devices.
• Equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Good leadership skills.
• Good ability to prioritize, schedule and organize.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Good problem solving skills.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Good Microsoft Office skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan, initiate, execute, control, and deliver projects in accordance with the Scope of Work agreed with the customer.
• Serve as the primary contact for a given Sponsor to ensure communication is maintained and reporting schedules are adhered to.
• Drive resource planning and support the project team to ensure adequate resourcing of the project throughout its life cycle.
• Lead the Connected Devices cross-functional teams to ensure successful delivery of assigned projects.
• Track and supervise project progress, identify and evaluate project risks, and take corrective action as appropriate.
• Manage the project financials accurately and appropriately ensuring project goals are achieved according to customer’s expectations and within the scope of the project.
• Ensure that all deliverables are of the expected quality standards and meet customer expectations and are per Connected Devices standard operating procedures.
• Prepare and present project information at internal and external meetings.
• Conduct an End of Project review meeting to ensure that all project activities have been completed in full.
• Keep Connected Devices leadership fully informed of any project issues that may impact quality, budget, and timeliness of project delivery to the customer’s satisfaction.
• Train and mentor new or junior project managers.
• Provide input to line managers on project team members’ performance relative to project tasks to aid career development.

Skills

Leadership

Prioritization

Communication

Problem solving

Customer service

Microsoft Office

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree Life sciences or health care related

Equivalent combination of education, training and experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Overview

Manage medium to large multi-regional Connected Devices projects that are stand-alone or full-service in scope, across all clinical trial phases. Ensure all project work is completed to the sponsor's satisfaction, on time and within budget and in accordance with policies and procedures.

Essential Functions

• Plan, initiate, execute, control, and deliver projects in accordance with the Scope of Work agreed with the customer.
• Serve as the primary contact for a given Sponsor to ensure communication is maintained and reporting schedules are adhered to.
• Drive resource planning and support the project team to ensure adequate resourcing of the project throughout its life cycle, referring to senior management for advice as appropriate.
• Lead the Connected Devices cross-functional teams to ensure successful delivery of assigned projects.
• Track and supervise project progress, identify and evaluate project risks, and take corrective action as appropriate.
• Manage the project financials accurately and appropriately ensuring project goals are achieved according to customer’s expectations and within the scope of the project. Ensure revenue recognition and forecasts are calculated accurately and change Orders executed where appropriate.
• Ensure that all deliverables are of the expected quality standards and meet customer expectations and are per Connected Devices standard operating procedures.
• Prepare and present project information at internal and external meetings.
• Conduct an ‘End of Project’ review meeting to ensure that all project activities have been completed in full.
• Keep Connected Devices leadership fully informed of any project issues that may impact quality, budget, and timeliness of project delivery to the customer’s satisfaction. Request support and advice for timely issue resolution as required.
• Train and mentor new or junior project managers.
• Provide input to line managers on project team members’ performance relative to project tasks to aid career development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree Life science or health care related discipline
• 5 years related experience as project manager in connected devices (preferably wereable devices)
• Equivalent combination of education, training and experience
• Good leadership skills
• Good ability to prioritize, schedule and organize
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Good problem solving skills
• Excellent customer service skills
• Good Microsoft Office skills
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, managers and clients

IQVIA is a leading global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare industries. We create intelligent connections to accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments to help improve patient outcomes and population health worldwide. Learn more at https://jobs.iqvia.com

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